Ken Frei

About Ken Frei

I am a results-driven product leader and entrepreneur with 14+ years of experience driving product development and delivery at venture-backed startups and publicly traded companies. I specialize in aligning teams around a shared vision, developing strategic roadmaps, and executing with precision to deliver measurable business outcomes.My experience includes leading large, remote, and multinational teams, creating go-to-market strategies that drive revenue growth, and managing complex, cross-functional programs spanning software and hardware. By combining business insight with a human-centered design approach, I accelerate speed to market, improve profitability, and foster high-performing teams.A trusted advisor and mentor, I take pride in developing leaders and cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation. My ability to harness the power of partnerships, communication, and strategic thinking has made me a key contributor to organizational success.KEY HIGHLIGHTS 14+ years in Product Leadership, Design, and Strategy Proven track record in Revenue Growth and Cost Optimization Expertise in Cross-Functional Execution, Partnerships, and Team DevelopmentAWARDS AND RECOGNITION Utah Business 40 Under 40 – BusinessQ Magazine selects the top 40 business leaders and entrepreneurs under 40 in Utah, 2019. Peak 100 Entrepreneur – Peak Ventures and UVEF recognize the top 100 entrepreneurs most likely to favorably impact the community, 2014. International Business Model Competition winner – defeating businesses from Harvard, Berkley, and Michigan, 2012. Ironman All World Athlete – Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier and recognized as one of top 7% of all Ironman athletes in the world in my age group.AREAS OF EXPERTISELeadership/Influence: Vision, Product Strategy, Program Management, Revenue Growth, Cost Saving, Mentorship, Road Mapping, Budget Management, Collaboration, Partnerships, Communication, Trusted Advisor, Building Shared Vision, Innovation, Goal Achievement, Talent Acquisition, Retention, Networking.Execution: Human-Centered Design, Product Management/Launching, Prototyping, Business Development, Business Insight, Data Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Hardware/Software Integration, Website Conversion Rate, Consumer Marketing, Sales, Creative Assets, Patents, Competitive Advantage, Modality Design.EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Business Management, Minor in Economics

Experience

1. Head of Product

   Hometown

   Feb 2025 — Present · Lehi, UT, US

   I lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Hometown\'s industry-leading ticketing, fundraising, and school website products. Focused on enhancing customer experience and engagement, I guide a team of product managers and technologists to drive innovation and success.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Minor in Economics

Skills

• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Online Marketing
• Salesforce.com
• Writing
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Start-Ups
• Marketing
• Training
• Strategic HR
• Employee Training
• Market Research
• Public Speaking
• Lead Generation
• Business Development
• Team Building
• Management
• HR Software
• Global Human Resources Management
• Human Resources
• Product Development
• Sales
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Webinars
• Project Management
• Sales Management
• Spanish
• Networking
• Business Planning
• Leadership Development
• Recruiting
• Strategy
• Social Networking